goal diggin’ | a wee ounce of inspiration

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Quick shoutout to everyone stressing’ right now:

I. Feel. You.

no matter if it’s that big essay deadline creeping up, that paper that has to be written, or the hardest lit test you will ever take (ha. ha. ha.) OR all of the above, breathe.

you’re going to be okay, I pinky promise it!

working hard rocks and the rewards rock even more, so in your time of stress don’t forget all the hopes and dreams you’re workin’ hard for and…

keep on goal digging (okay but seriously how cute is that, Pinterest you’ve done it again)

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so go take a break, smile a little, eat a cupcake, hug a puppy

Hope you don’t mind the quick spur of the moment post, keep on shining!

xoxo, Allison

gold status

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I 1000% admit I am a Starbucks addict.

I more frequently find myself giving in to a quick iced coffee while at Target (okay let’s be real I give into anything cute at Target, which is about half the store) than I do find myself at an actual Starbucks location but whatever works.

I am very proud and not the least bit ashamed to have FINALLY reached gold card status back in October (aka buying way too many cups of coffee) and my gold card finally came in the mail yesterday.

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*tears on how beautiful it is*

Incase you aren’t as frequent at Starbucks as I am here are a few of my secrets: 1. Ask for light on ice if you’re getting an iced drink, less ice=more drink and I promise it will still stay cold

2. If you and your friend are ordering the same thing, just get the biggest size and ask for it in two cups, you usually end up getting more than you would in a smaller size and it’s much cheaper.

3. Don’t be afraid to talk to the workers, every single one I met loves Starbucks just as much as you do and will be more than happy to do anything to your drink.

4. Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with 2 shots of espresso. (the most amazing drink in the world)

happy coffee-ing!

xoxo, Allison

quick flashback | 16 is sweet

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I’m a birthday girl 24/7 hours a day 365 days a year

If you’re wondering if I’m one of those people that uses “it’s my birthday” as an excuse for absolutely anything, you’re absolutely correct.

because I didn’t have this blog back in June, let be update you on my birthday adventures close to 5 months later.

My birthday is June 25 and all I wanted was a monogrammed cake. (and a monogrammed baseball hat, thanks Andie)

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low and behold, moms pull through sometimes (pink, green, AND chevron? my mom, rocks.)

I got to share the cake (even though I thought it was too perfect to devour) with my sweet sweet friends after dinner with my most favorite food, sushi.

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(I did get made fun of by my friends for eating the salmon on its own, but hey, if it’s THAT good why would I not??)

If you’ve never been to Blue Sushi I HIGHLY recommend it; crunchy blue and Hawaiian rolls are to die for.

This all happened the week before my birthday because it fell on a Wednesday this past summer, but my real birthday was just as filled with smiles and fun. Shopping, sushi date and Grandma’s first try at sushi (she loved it of course) and I taught her how to use sushi emojis when she posted a pic on Instagram! (emojis + grandmas = my new favorite combo)

We then ventured over to Jones Bros for the YUMMIEST cupcakes.

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Black and White cupcakes are my personal preference but they are all TOO delish!

A birthday wouldn’t be complete if you didn’t get your free birthday Starbucks and my free Very Berry Hibiscus was more than satisfying.

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all around my sweet sixteen was sweet beyond words and my sixteenth year of life is living up to the sweet sixteen name

Can’t wait to see what the next seven months of sixteen brings!

xoxo, Allison